Sickle Cell Disease Program Medical Director/Leader | F73700 | Department of Internal Medicine SOM - Virginia Commonwealth University

Mission or Goal of Unit: Pursue the Research, Clinical, and Education Missionsof the academic medical center in the areas of Hematology, Oncology, andPalliative Care.  Through bench research,clinical trials and the rigorous study of prevention and control, ourscientists pursue the many roles of medicine in treating, preventing andcontrolling the adverse effects of cancer. Our hallmark activity is translational research, where our physiciansand scientists work to bring laboratory discoveries to the patient bedside asquickly and safely as possible.  Throughour educational programs, our faculty train the next generation of scientists andphysicians to further advance science and practice.

Chief Purpose of this position: The VCU School of Medicine Division of Hematology andOncology is seeking a Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Program Medical Director/Leaderto oversee all clinical care of the SCD Program (i.e. IP, OP andinfusion efforts), manage 15-18 staff, participate in governmentalpartnerships, relate to SCD programs around the state through the VA Dept ofHealth and represent VCU nationally as the SCD Programmatic leader inrespective societal efforts (i.e. The American Society for Hematology, TheAlliance for Sickle Cell Disease Centers, etc.) and maintain a clinicalpractice.

Position Responsibilities: 

Teaching | Faculty member will train medical students, residents and fellows.  Expected to actively participate in providingclinical research opportunities to fellows. 

Research | This faculty member will be responsible for bringing the most innovativeclinical trials in sickle cell disease to VCU and the region utilizing intraand extramural partnerships.  Thisposition will be expected to establish extramural partnerships with theultimate goal of offering the most innovative drugs/treatments in sickle celldisease to patients at VCU before they are standard of care. Efforts toobtain funding for your research in areas of focus consistent with the missionof the School of Medicine and the Department must be demonstrated.  In addition, reasonable scholarly activities,such as publications, presentations at national meetings and participation inappropriate academic organizations, are expected.

Service | It is expected that the faculty member in this role will beactive in decreasing Health Disparities in the community served by VCU.     

Clinical | Provides care for patients in the outpatient clinic with a focus on sicklecell disease and attends on the inpatient wards and/or consult service. 

Administrative | Medical Director, Sickle Cell Program - will oversee all clinical care (i.e. IP, OP and infusion efforts), manage 15-18 staff, participate in governmental partnerships, relate to SCD programs around the state through the VA Dept of Health and represent VCU nationally as the SCD Programmatic leader in respective societal efforts (i.e. The American Society for Hematology, The Alliance for Sickle Cell Disease Centers, etc.).

Required Qualifications: 

• Board certified or eligible in hematology
• Eligible for Virginia medical license
• Evidence of accomplishment/potential (e.g. – publications, trial PI) during medical school, residency, fellowship, and/or early academic career
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU

Position Type: Clinical
Full time equivalent: 100
Tenure: Open
Rank: Open
Months: 12
Department:Department of Internal Medicine | Division of Hematology, Oncology and Palliative Care

ORP Eligible: Yes
Salary: Commensurate

Contact Information:
Contact Name: Renato Martins, M.D., M.P.H.
Contact Email: renato.martins@vcuhealth.org